Jessica is Executive Editor of Business & Commercial Aviation magazine. She started as Editor of ShowNews Online, Aviation Week's on-site trade show daily published at the Paris Air Show, NBAA Annual Convention, Singapore Air Show and at other significant aerospace gatherings.
Jessica has worked in television production and management consulting. While not yet a licensed pilot, Ms. Salerno has received flight instruction and has soloed.
Jeppesen has introduced interactive, multimedia E-learning programs for Garmin panel-mount integrated avionics systems as well as Garmin and Lowrance portable GPS units. The scenario-based, guided simulation training system allows pilot to train on the ground and will minimize the "heads down" time incurred when pilots are unfamiliar with the avionics systems, according to Jeppesen. Courses are available for the Garmin SNG 530W/430W and are offered at three levels: Basic VFR and IFR ($159.95), Advanced IFR ($139.95) and Advanced WASS Procedures ($139.95).
Precise Flight Inc. is offering the OxyArm Cannula, a headset-mounted boom cannula for use with the company's A5 Flow Meter. The OxyArm is adaptable to all over-ear headsets, including Bose models, and uses ball stud mounting, which adhesively mounts to the headset and allows the cannula to be revoked completely or swung out of the way when not in use. It is light weight, efficient and contains a replaceable anti-microbial tip. Price: $99 and up per unit Precise Flight Inc. 63354 Powell Butte Rd. Bend, OR 97701
CAE Systems is developing a series of Web-based maintenance training modules for Mooney M20 series, Ovation and Acclaim fleets. The new program includes the development and implementation of a learning Web portal and maintenance modules that will be designed to assist Mooney in upgrading and updating its technical support standards throughout the company's authorized service center network. The online training course, which is scheduled for release in first quarter 2008, is being designed to be self-paced, interactive and engaging for participants.
